The median number of days away
from work for fractures increased
by 1 day, from 27 in 2005 to 28 in
2006. The median number of
days away from work stayed the
same for carpal tunnel syndrome
and amputations.
Forty-eight percent of all fractures
were a result of falls. Twentythree percent were due to being
struck by an object.
C H A R T 2 9
Fractures were the source of the
highest median number of days
away from work in 2006, with 28
days, followed by carpal tunnel
syndrome with 27 days and
amputations with 22 days.
Median days away from work and incidence rate due to
injuries and illnesses, by nature, private industry, 2006
Fractures
28
Carpal tunnel syndrome
10
1
27
Median days away from work
(Private industry median days = 7)
Amputations
1
22
Tendonitis
1
14
Multiple injuries
5
10
Sprains, strains, tears
51
8
Heat burns
2
5
Bruises, contusions
4
Cuts, lacerations,
and punctures
4
Chemical burns
40
30
20
Days away from work rate
(Total, all natures = 128)
11
12
1
3
10
Median days away from work
0
10
20
30
40
Incidence rate
(per 10,000 workers)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, November 2007
50
60